What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 115?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Lugdunum 115)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 115

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-351 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.55g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

GLORIA ROMANORVM

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; barbarian kneeling, extending arms in front of horse

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 115 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; barbarian kneeling, extending arms in front of horse. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.55g, 24mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 115?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 115 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 115.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 115?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; barbarian kneeling, extending arms in front of horse with the inscription GLORIA ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 115?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.